Is Mercy College of Health Sciences worth it?
Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Des Moines, Iowa (midsize city). It awarded 499 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, medical assistant and emergency medical technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$63,920
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,691
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,234
Average net price
$26,924
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
499
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
867
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $66,309 | $71,148 | 264 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $63,867 | $72,435 | 41 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $55,912 | $61,202 | 36 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | N/A | $50,009 | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | N/A | $47,946 | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $71,704 | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $69,417 | N/A |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 276 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 83 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 49 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 28 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 16 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 10 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Associate | 8 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 4 |
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Sources: federal figures for Mercy College of Health Sciences. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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